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Eating Colorado

by Michael Y. Park

on 02/27/08 at 11:09 AM

Here's my whirlwind tour of where to eat in Summit, Eagle, Lake and Boulder counties, Colorado.

In Frisco, I'd recommend breakfast at the Log Cabin Cafe on Main Street (above), especially the huevos rancheros or the chili rellenos (at top). They have excellent hash browns.Also at the Log Cabin Cafe, one companion opted for the blueberry French toast, which he seemed happy with.Moose Jaw (above) is the place to go for cheap, juicy burgers and a non-touristy vibe in Frisco. I especially liked my mushroom burger, medium rare, after a day tramping around in the snow and ice.The brat platter (above) is an unusual but rewarding choice at the Golden Burro in Leadville, which lays claim to being the highest incorporated city in the U.S. It's actually a pretty small town of about 2,500 or so, so don't be surprised if you end up having lunch next to the mayor, Bud Elliott, and other local luminaries, like the Burro's owner, Dave Wright.The mahi reuben (above) and fish tacos are good lunch or dinner options at Mango's Mountain Grill, the only restaurant in tiny Red Cliff (population 289 in the last Census). How owner and town councilman Eric Cregon can keep the place stocked with such fresh-tasting fish in an exceedingly remote mountain town that's essentially an island unto itself during snowstorms is one of the mysteries that makes Red Cliff such an enticing enigma.Juanita's in Boulder (below) is a favorite among natives and homesick PRB (People's Republic of Boulder) folk who've been stranded in New York City (though some complain that the quality has been spotty on recent visits). Get the chicken mole enchiladas or the tamales (above).